Service type Limited express Start Ueno | Current operator(s) JR East End Minakami | |
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First service 1964 (Semi express)
1997 (Limited express) Line used Tōhoku Main Line, Takasaki Line, Joetsu Line | ||
The Minakami (水上) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Ueno in Tokyo and Minakami in Gunma Prefecture.
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History
The Minakami service (written in hiragana as "みなかみ") began as a semi-express service between Ueno and Minakami from 1 October 1964. This operated until 30 September 1965, after which the train was renamed Okutone.
The name was revived from 1 October 1997 (this time written in kanji as "水上") following the renaming of the former Tanigawa limited express service.
From the start of the revised timetable on 4 December 2010, the Minakami will cease to be a regular service, operating only during busy seasons.
Rolling stock
Services are formed of 7-car 185 series EMU formations, sometimes coupled with Akagi services.